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Alitalia CEO Says Job Cuts From Etihad Tie-Up To Number 2,200

Alitalia and Etihad have been in talks since December, but a deal has so far proved elusive.

Four Global Design Firms Compete To Create Masterplan For Dubai’s Burj 2020 District

The world’s tallest commercial tower, the ‘Burj 2020’ will form the centerpiece of the development.

UAE Economic Growth Accelerates To 5.2% In 2013

The development of oil output along with a stable level of oil prices contributed to the UAE’s economic growth in 2013.

Damac Announces Sale of Units In AKOYA Drive Hotel Project

Prices for the units at NAIA hotel, located on Damac’s 1.3km AKOYA Drive shopping strip, start at Dhs680,000.

UAE Central Bank: Rental Yields May Indicate Growing Imbalances, Overheating

Monitoring development in the UAE real estate markets and the banks’exposure to it remains a core financial stability priority, the bank said.

UAE Central Bank To Propose New Capital, Liquidity Rules In H2 2014

The new rules on capital will include requirements for enhanced capital, the application of a new leverage ratio and a shift in definition of capital.

Egypt, UAE Choose Army-Linked Company To Build Wheat Silos

The UAE pledged last October to build a total of 25 wheat silos with a storage capacity of 1.5 million tonnes to help prevent the loss of billions of dollars worth of wheat per year.

Alitalia Gives Initial Nod To Etihad Plan, To Continue Talks

Alitalia’s board on Friday “expressed appreciation” for Etihad’s proposals, which government sources say include plans to make the Italian carrier profitable by 2017.

WHO Experts Find Hospital Breaches Worsened MERS Outbreak In UAE

A six-strong team from the WHO and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network were invited by the UAE to investigate MERS after an upsurge in cases there in April.

UAE Issues Compulsory Military Service Law For Emirati Men

The state WAM news agency said President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan had issued the federal law, which was published in the official gazette.

Global Destinations Eye High-Spending Gulf Travellers

Gulf travellers are among the most lucrative and high-yield tourists due to their lavish spending habits, industry experts.

Hospital Occupancy Rates In Dubai Under 60% – Report

With the emirate’s healthcare market booming, hospitals can operate at 80 per cent occupancy rates by 2020, finds Colliers report.

UAE Banks Launch Mobile Wallet Programme

The first phase of the project will include putting in place mobile payments and a money transfer platform for smartphones.

Ras Al-Khaimah Eyes Sovereign Sukuk Issue

A deal from the emirate isn’t expected until at least the third quarter of this year.

UAE-based Just Falafel Opens First US Restaurant

The restaurant, located in San Francisco, is the first of 160 outlets planned across North America.

Dubai Emaar’s Malls Unit Eyes Potential Debut Sukuk Issue

The meetings will be held in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and the sukuk will be sold afterwards, subject to market conditions, Emaar said.

Top 10 Real Estate Projects In Dubai

The 10 highest-valued mega-developments in the emirate, according to a report by MEED.

Dubai Islamic Bank Buys 25% Of Indonesia’s Bank Panin

The agreement with DIB was made official about two weeks ago, a senior official from the Indonesian bank has said.

Middle East E-Commerce Sales To Reach $15bn By 2015

E-commerce is booming but limited number of players in the industry and logistical challenges are hindering the sector’s growth.

Nakheel Partners German Firm To Launch New Dubai Real Estate Company

The Dubai developer has joined hands with Germany-based real estate brokerage company Engel and Völkers (E&V).

Dubai Festival City Mall In Major Refurbishment Programme

The first phase of the redevelopment has been completed, and includes new stores and an upcoming leisured component.

UAE Gains Three Slots In Global FDI Confidence Index

A strategic location, well-developed infrastructure, and a large talent base has positioned the UAE favourably among investors.

Midday Work Ban For UAE Workers To Begin On June 15

Firms found to be flouting the three-month long midday work ban will be fined Dhs15,000, the labour ministry said in a statement.

Landmark To Open 50 New UAE Stores By End-2015, To Hire 2,500

A bulk of the new openings will be in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall, with stores also planned for Sharjah.

UAE’s Dana Gas Says Won’t Comment On Rumours That Drove Up Stock

Shares in Dana Gas shot up on Tuesday, hitting a four-month intraday high, on speculation the firm had won an arbitration case aimed at recovering money owed to it abroad.

UAE Ranks As Most Popular Destination For Migrating Professionals – LinkedIn

India, the UK and Pakistan were the top three countries from where professionals moved to the UAE, a LinkedIn study found.

Sony Xperia T3 Smartphone To Launch In UAE In July, Priced Dhs1799

Billed as being ‘ultra-slim’, Sony’s next generation Xperia comes in a stainless steel frame and weighs 148gms.

Abu Dhabi Economy Grows 5.2% In 2013, Slower Than Expected

The contribution of the hydrocarbon sector edged down to 51.4 per cent in 2013 from 52.4 per cent in 2012.

Emirates To Start A380 Frankfurt Services

One of the airline’s three daily services to be upgraded to A380s from September, complementing double-decker A380 flights into Munich

Dubai Police Adds Luxury Motorcycle To Fleet

A Can Am Spyder joins the police’s fleet of luxury supercars.